Militarie Gun

Militarie Gun is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group has released three extended plays and one full length, Life Under the Gun, released on June 23, 2023.

Militarie Gun
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Years active2020–present
LabelsLoma Vista Recordings
Members
  • Ian Shelton
  • William Acuña
  • Nick Cogan
  • Waylon Trim
  • Vince Nguyen

History

Frontman Ian Shelton formed Militarie Gun in the spring of 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and his other band, Regional Justice Center, having to be put on hold.[1] Shelton decided to write and record an EP, My Life Is Over, which was released in September of that year.[1][2] After releasing the EP, Shelton expanded the project to include Nick Cogan and William Acuña on guitar, Max Epstein on bass, and Vince Nguyen on drums.[1]

Militarie Gun's first live performance in Oceanside, CA

Militarie Gun released their second EP in June 2021 titled All Roads Lead to the Gun, and their third EP All Roads Lead to the Gun II in September 2021.[3] A deluxe edition combining the two EPs was released in 2022.[4] In 2023, Militarie Gun released a new song titled "Do It Faster".[5] The band released a music video alongside the new song.[6]

The band released their debut album, Life Under the Gun, on June 23 through Loma Vista Recordings.[7]

Militarie Gun

Band members
  • Ian Shelton – vocals, production
  • William Acuña – guitar
  • Nick Cogan – guitar
  • Waylon Trim – bass
  • Vince Nguyen – drums

Discography

Studio albums:

EPs

  • My Life Is Over (2020)
  • All Roads Lead to the Gun (2021)
  • All Roads Lead to the Gun II (2021)

References
  1. Pappis, Konstantinos (26 October 2022). "Artist Spotlight: Militarie Gun". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. Breihan, Tom (15 September 2020). "Stream Militarie Gun's Ferocious, Hugely Impressive Debut EP My Life Is Over". Stereogum. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  3. Moore, EM (11 May 2021). "Militarie Gun announce two new EPs, release video". Punknews. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  4. Corcoran, Nina. "Militarie Gun: All Roads Lead to the Gun (Deluxe)". Pitchfork. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  5. Enis, Eli (21 February 2023). "Hear MILITARIE GUN's catchy new song "Do it Faster"". Revolver. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  6. Pappis, Konstantinos (21 February 2023). "Militarie Gun Release Video for New Single 'Do It Faster'". Our Culture Mag. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  7. Corcoran, Nina (18 April 2023). "Militarie Gun Announce Debut Album, Share Video for New Song "Very High": Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved 19 April 2023.
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